Brainstorming Characterization Elements:
Using Facebook as a Medium to Demonstrate Character Development

Directions: Complete this individually to prepare for your group facebook exercise.

General Information:
  • Location: significant location(s) for the character in the novel
  • Gender: male or female
  • Occupation: any job or activity that occupies a person's attention
  • Education: how has/does the character gain knowledge and information
  • Relationship Status: who the character is related to and how
  • Interests: what is the character concerned or curious about
  • Religious Views: what are the character’s views concerning the Puritan religion and Puritan society


About Me:
  • Personal Description: how the character would describe his or herself
  • Important Quotes: pull at least three quotes (one from the beginning, middle and end of the novel)
  • Favorite Media: predict movies, books, songs ,artists, tv shows that this character would enjoy based on your knowledge of the character


Character Media:
  • Photo(s): profile photos and potential photos for an “album”
  • Video Description: brief description of what a signature video of this character would look like